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Chalcocite (V-twinned crystals) from Redruth District, Cornwall, England

 
Chalcocite (V-twinned crystals) from Redruth District, Cornwall, England

Chalcocite (V-twinned crystals) from Redruth District, Cornwall, England

Chalcocite (V-twinned crystals) from Redruth District, Cornwall, England

Chalcocite (V-twinned crystals) from Redruth District, Cornwall, England

Chalcocite (V-twinned crystals) from Redruth District, Cornwall, England

Chalcocite (V-twinned crystals) from Redruth District, Cornwall, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 82148
Mineral:Chalcocite (V-twinned crystals)
Locality:Redruth District, Cornwall, England
Description:Sharp well-crystallized dark-metallic chalcocite crystals on translucent red-brown matrix (calcite?). The chalcocite crystals are platy pseudohexagonal form, and are V-twinned at 60° angles. Ex. Miller collection T2972; ex. Betts #64811
Overall Size:17x15x10 mm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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